Kobe Bryant has yet to return from the Achilles tendon injury he suffered last April, but we now know where he’ll spend the final two years of his career.

Right where it all started – here in Los Angeles wearing the purple and gold of the Lakers.

The Lakers made that official Monday by signing Bryant to a two-year contract extension.

No financial terms were disclosed, but barring any unforeseen circumstances, it ensures Bryant will end his career with the Lakers, the new extension carrying him to a 20th season.

All of which will be spent with the Lakers.

“This is a very happy day for Lakers fans and for the Lakers organization,” Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. “We’ve said all along that our priority and hope was to have Kobe finish his career as a Laker, and this should ensure that that happens.

Bryant’s illustrious 17-year career includes five NBA Championships, an NBA MVP in 2007-08, NBA Finals MVP awards in 2008-09 and 2009-10 and 15 NBA All-Star apperances.

He’s has also helped lead the United States to gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics while earning All-NBA honors in each of the past 15 seasons and being named to the NBA’s All-Defensive Team 12 times.

The Lakers have appeared in the postseason in all but one (2004-05) of Bryant’s 17 seasons with the team, and have reached the NBA Finals seven times, winning championships in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010.

“To play 20 years in the NBA, and to do so with the same team, is unprecedented, and quite an accomplishment,” Kupchak said. “Most importantly however, it assures us that one of the best players in the world will remain a Laker, bringing us excellent play and excitement for years to come.”